Garden or orchard; golden
A variant of the Italian name Carmelo, derived from the Hebrew word 'karmel' referring to the biblical Mount Carmel. It is often associated with the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and carries connotations of a lush, fruitful garden.
Less common today
Carmello isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,202 in 2011.
NBA All-Star basketball player (often spelled Carmelo)
Character referenced in the crime drama series · The Sopranos
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
